Shakila Rahim Lamar
Shakila Rahim Lamar | |
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| Born | c. 1983 (age 42–43) |
| Alma mater | Law Development Centre (Diploma in Law) Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (Executive Masters of Business Administration Chartered Institute of Public Relations, (Associate Member) |
| Occupations | Businesswoman, Public Relations Professional & Corporate Executive |
| Years active | since 2005 |
| Known for | Professional competence |
| Title | Acting Chief commercial officer at Uganda Airlines |
Shakila Rahim Lamar, is a Ugandan businesswoman, public relations professional and corporate executive who is the Chief commercial officer (CCO) in acting capacity at Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of that country, since March 2026.[1] Before that, from December 2021 until March 2026, she served as Head of Public Relations and Corporate Affairs at the same airline.[2][3] Prior to joining Uganda Airlines, she was the Head of Corporate Communications at Uganda Road Fund.[4]
Background and education
Lamar is a Ugandan national. She holds a Diploma in Law, awarded by the Law Development Centre, in Kampala. She also holds an Executive Master of Business Administration, awarded by the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (EASAMI). In addition she is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).[2]
Career
At the time she took up employment at Uganda Airlines in December 2021, she had over 16 years of experience including the areas of "leadership, customer care, government relations, risk management, media relations, corporate communications, and crisis communication".[2][5] In addition to her work at the Uganda Road Fund, she previously worked in the same role in one of the agencies of the Uganda Ministry of Agriculture.
She is one the executives hired by the national airline during the clean-up and revamp of UR in 2022, following the assumption of the helm as CEO, by Jenifer Bamuturaki.[6][7] Following the departure of the previous COO Adedayo Olawuyi in March 2026, Shakila Rahim Lamar was appointed in acting capacity, to replace him.[1][8]
See also
References
- 1 2 Jackie Namatovu (24 August 2026). "Uganda Airlines Chiefs Brief Gen Kainerugaba on Expansion Plans". ChimpReports. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 Shabibah Nakirigya (3 December 2021). "Uganda Airlines appoints corporate affairs manager". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ↑ Deogratius Wamala (8 December 2023). "Uganda Airlines Lays Loss-Exit Plan". The EastAfrican. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ↑ Shamim Saad (23 March 2021). "Road User Satisfaction Survey kicks off". New Vision. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ↑ Mulengera News (30 November 2021). "PR Guru Shakilah Lands Top Uganda Airlines Job". Mulengera News. Kampala, Uganda. Archived from the original on 4 December 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ↑ Bridget Nsimenta (23 January 2025). "How Uganda Airlines Reduced Losses By 26 Percent In A Year". Nile Post Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ↑ Gloria Irankunda (16 December 2023). "Spread your wings to new markets: Uganda Airlines". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ↑ UG Diplomat (24 August 2026). "General Muhoozi, Uganda Airlines Chief Discuss National Carrier Strategic Plan". UG Diplomat. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 25 August 2026.